dyskinesia
/dɪskɪˈniʒə/
noun
- A condition involving involuntary, repetitive, or abnormal movements of the muscles, often caused by neurological disorders or medications.
- Physical therapy can help manage the symptoms of dyskinesia in some people.
- Tardive dyskinesia is a side effect of some long-term psychiatric medications.
- The patient's dyskinesia made it difficult for her to hold a cup steady.